EGYPTIAN FAMILY OF SIX REARRESTED AFTER ICE RELEASE, LAWYER WARNS OF FAST-TRACK DEPORTATION DESPITE COURT-ORDERED PAUSE AND ONGOING ASYLUM CASE. (PHOTO).

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 Egyptian family of six rearrested after ICE release, lawyer warns of fast-track deportation despite court-ordered pause and ongoing asylum case An Egyptian family of six who had recently been released from immigration custody was rearrested Saturday, with their attorney warning they could face rapid deportation despite a court order temporarily pausing their removal. The family—Hayam El Gamal and her five children—had spent roughly ten months in the Dilley detention center outside San Antonio, Texas, where conditions have drawn criticism over access to food and medical care. A federal magistrate judge had ruled earlier this week that the family should be released while their asylum case proceeds after they entered the United States in 2022 on a tourist visa. Following Saturday’s rearrest, their attorney said they were placed on a flight to Michigan and could then be transferred for deportation to Egypt. He argued in a court filing and public statement that the move violated judici...

SENATE SEEKS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPING.(PHOTO).


 SENATE SEEKS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPING


Senate is proposing  death penalty for offences bordering on kidnappings and other terrorism  related crimes, with no option of fine.


It therefore resolved that the terrorism act be amended immediately.


Senate has also asked  President Bola Tinubu to rejig Nigerias security  architecture for optimal results as it resolves to stand with him in the fight against insecurity.


Senate also dissolved the standing committee on National Security and Intelligence as well as Senate Committee on Airforce, and resolves to reconstitute them within one week.


The committees on Defence, Army, Navy, Interior have also been directed to brief the senate at closed session within one week and submit reports of their reports to plenary in two weeks time.


These formed part of resolutions adopted as Senate debates  the 

recent spike of attacks on soft targets in parts of Nigeria.


Senate is suggesting the deployment of technology, stiffer penalties on kidnapping, banditry and insurgency , as well as using any means possible to put a stop to these heinous crimes. 


While debating a motion on the security breaches in kebbi, kwara and Niger states, Senate commended the prompt response of President Tinubu and security operatives and mandated the joint Senate committee on security to investigate observed lapses.


The lawmakers also canvassed sharing of intelligence by the US and international community in order to restore safety and peace across communities.


Senate has resolved that its leadership should also meet with the President and brief him on all resolutions adopted on the issue.

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